RESEARCH NEWS and ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations Professor Alison Jones
Professor Jones gave her inagural lecture on October 24th. This was the first time a professor has given such an address since the establishment of the Faculty of Education and it was a resounding success. The address was extremely well attended and the lecture theatre was full. Thank you Alison for your contribution to the academic life of our Faculty.
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Congratulations Dr John Hope
Senate has apprved the awarding of a PhD to John. Well done John.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
INAUGURAL LECTURE
Professor Helen Timperley’s inaugural lecture
1-2pm
7 November
venue:J2 Lecture Theatre, Epsom Campus.
Please come and support this important Faculty event.
It will be followed by afternoon tea.
STAFF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT DAY –
Venue: B113 Music Auditorium
Due to unforseen challenges we have had to change the date of the “Best Evidence Syntheses Day” to November 23rd. This event was heavily subscribed and thus we are not able to accept anymore registrations. For those who are attending, details of the event are attached below.
Information Workshop for 2007/08 Marsden Funding Round on 26th November
Peter Gilberd, the Deputy Manager of the Marsden Fund, will be running an information workshop about this year’s Marsden Funding round on 26th November, 2-4.30pm in the Lecture Theatre, Old Government House (102-G36). The workshop is an important part of the Marsden Fund assistance strategy and will provide useful information for applicants wishing to submit a proposal to Marsden this year. All staff, and in particular new applicants planning on submitting a proposal to Marsden, are encouraged to attend.
The format for the workshop is as follows:
2-3pm Presentation: Peter will provide information and answer questions about the Fund and any changes for 2008
3-4pm: Focus group sessions: centred around the 9 Marsden panels, led by researchers experienced in the Marsden process.
4-4.30pm: Afternoon tea: Peter will be available to talk to potential Fast Start applicants
The Research Office has also published its assistance strategy for the Marsden Fund for 2007/08 on the Intranet. The strategy includes workshops focusing on proposal writing and preparing budgets, university-run mock evaluation panels, and exemplars of recent successful applications to Marsden on the Intranet. Further information about the strategy and example templates are available at:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT FUND ROUND IN FEBRUARY 2008
Applications for this round will close at the end of February 2008.
There will be a call for applications to this fund at the beginning of February 2008. The 2008 application form and guidelines will be published on the Research website with a link to UoA website.
Because the Small Scale Research Grant in 2008 will not be providing funds for research projects, we would like to encourage you to start preparing your research application for the Faculty Research development Fund now. Feedback from the first funding round in 2007 indicated that those staff memebers who sought and integrated feedback from senior academic mentors before submitting their application were more successful in gaining funding in that round. Therefore, the funding sub committee strongly recommended that applicaants ask senior academics to mentor them through the application writing process. Please seek advice from Mary Hill on who to approach for such mentoring if you are unsure who may be able to assist you with your application.
The Faculty will also provide workshops about making quality applications. These will be held in early February 2008. By then the guidelines will have been published on the Research website and applicants should be advanced with their draft applications and have relevant questions to ask at the workshops.
NB: This fund will be the only Faculty of Education source of research project funds in 2008. There will only be two (2) rounds in 2008 – February and August. Therefore staff are advised to plan their research programmes in advance and begin the application for funding early.
SMALL SCALE RESEARCH GRANT WON IN OCTOBER 2007
Congratulations to the following staff and Ph.D students who have been awarded for funding in the last round for 2007.
Dr. Margie Hohepa – Te Puna Wananga
Catherine Cook – SPS
Dr. Maxine Stephenson – SPS
Melissa Spencer – SPS
Constanza Tolosa – LLC
Phil Harington – SPS
Dr. Bev France - SMT
FACULTY RESEARCH DAY ON 24 JANUARY 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS – ACADEMIC STAFF ONLY
In February this year we held a Faculty Research Day. Two keynote addresses were presented (by Prof Alison Jones and Prof. Deborah Butler). Academic staff of the Faculty of Education also presented papers on that day.
We have secured a keynote speaker for our Research Day in January 2008: Professor Rhona Weinstein. Professor Weinstein isProfessor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her primary research area is teacher expectations. She explores expectations from an ecological perspective and has shown how important teacher characteristics and practices can be in portraying teachers’ expectations to students. Her work related to high and low differentiating teachers (i.e. teachers who discriminate to large and minor degrees between how they interact with and teach high and low expectation students) is recognised internationally and has made an outstanding contribution to advancing knowledge in the field. Professor Weinstein has won numerous awards including Berkeley’s Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Equity and Diversity, the Seymour Sarason Award for Community Research and Action, the Book Award for Exemplary Research on Teaching and Teacher Education, and the American Psychological Association’s Division Award for Distinguished Contributions to Theory and Research in community Psychology. She has supervised over 20 doctoral students. One of her books entitled: Reaching Higher: The Power of Expectations in Schooling is in the Sylvia Ashton Warner Library and has been well-read by staff and students alike. Professor Weinstein has written approximately 70 articles and book chapters and has been invited to give around 50 addresses in the United States, Canada and the UK.
And we are in the process of organizing a second keynote presenter. In order to make the day a success we are now calling for a limited number of papers from the academic staff of the Faculty. We can accept up to 8 papers. If there are more than 8 papers offered, a selection process will be used based on the following criteria:
• paper is research-based
• quality of the abstract
• variety of contributions across Schools
Closing date: Friday, 23rd November 2008
- Please send your title and abstract (and include your name and School) to Gina Beston –
- You will be notified if you paper is accepted on Monday, 3rd December
- Morning tea and light lunch will be provided on the day, so non-presenters who are interested in attending, please rsvp Gina before Friday, 30th November for catering purposes.
ETHICS APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATES IN 2008
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
ETHICS APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATES 2008
Closing dates for Faculty of Education-Epsom / Month
Wednesday – 9 January 2008
/ FebruaryWednesday – 6 February 2008 / March
Wednesday – 5 March 2008 / April
Wednesday – 9 April 2008 / May
Wednesday – 7 May 2008 / June
Wednesday – 4 June 2008 / July
Wednesday – 9 July 2008 / August
Wednesday – 6 August 2008 / September
Wednesday – 3 September 2008 / October
Wednesday – 8 October 2008 / November
Wednesday – 29October2008 / December
All applications must be hande to Faculty Research Unit in A107
Researchers are advised that the Agenda closing dates will be respected.
Any applications received after the closing date will automatically be included in the Agenda for the following month.
UOA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
• ResearchResearch – UA has subscribed to ResearchResearch. Access is possible from any Internetconnected
UA computer. By setting up a personal account, users can obtain emailed funding alerts.
• COS Funding opportunities database – A comprehensive source of funding available from any Internetconnected
UA computer. If you wish to receive email updates for COS funding please subscribe to the mailing list
list.auckland.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/roof
• European Science and Technology website provides information on funding for collaboration opportunities and
associated funding.
RESEARCH OFFICE CLOSING DATES
24th Oct 2007
Foundation for Research Science and Technology: The
international Investment Opportunities Fund: Aim is to build international
research collaborations, to develop international funding
partnerships, and to bring world-leading researchers to NZ
(electronic copy + hard copy). Refer:
Fulbright New Zealand: Apply for Fulbright Travel Awards and
Fulbright Senior Specialist Awards. Refer:
26 Oct
Asia New Zealand: Cultural and grants awards: The projects
should include an Asian dimension in New Zealand festivals, Asian
exhibitions and performers in the programmes of mainstream New
Zealand arts organisations, support residencies for arts professionals
which enhance inter-cultural awareness. Refer:
1 Nov
The Association for Canadian studies in Australia & NZ:
Apply for ICCS Canadian Studies Internships & Graduate Student
Scholarships. Refer:
2 Nov
Health Research Council: Apply for Maori Health Research
Career Development Awards, Maori Seeding Grants, Maori
Grants-In-Aid. Refer:
6 Nov
Royal Society of New Zealand: Apply for Round Two for the
Bilateral Research Activities Programme of the International Science
and Technology (ISAT) Linkages Fund. Refer:
ONGOING
Royal Society of New Zealand: ISAT Conference Funding—
Applications will be treated on an ad hoc basis and will be subject
to assessment and evaluation and dependent on the availability of
funding.
Sir Logan Campbell Medical Trust Awards: Purpose of the
awards: to assist with short-term postgraduate study & research
abroad, travel & conference grants, sponsorship of visits to Auckland,
other objects of an allied nature approved by the committee.
Applications considered bimonthly. Refer:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING YOUR WRITING
NOTICE OF WRITING CLINIC FOR ACADEMIC AND GENERAL STAFF (no application required formonthly Clinic)
Tuesday 6 November 2 - 4pm "How to write and present a conference paper"
Venue: D6
ALL STAFF WELCOME. Just turn up to any of the sessions that appeal. Suggestions for other workshop topics welcome.
Queries:
FORTHCOMING RESEARCH SEMINARS ON THURSDAYS
VENUE: J2 LECTURE THEATRE - EPSOM CAMPUS
STARTING TIME: 4.30-5.30pm
8 Nov Constanza Tolosa (PhD student): Teachers of Spanish in New Zealand: cognitions and practices
16 Nov (Fri) Tom Schuller, Director of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation [CERI]
Title: The Social Outcomes of Learning: What's new on the international horizon?
Seminar starting time:1.00 – 3.30pm
28 Nov (Wed)Dr Anthony Clarke – University of British Columbia
Title: Following a research trajectory: Exploring the potential of complexity science in practicum settings
Seminar starting time: 12 – 1pm
29 Nov Dr Jane Maidment – Deakin University, Australia
Title: A cross disciplinary framework for development of professional practice in student learning
Seminar starting time: 4.30-5.30pm
2008
Feb 21 Jim Marshall – The End of “The Second Sex”
Feb 28 Binh Tran – Applying Leont’ev’s activity theory into literacy learning and teaching
FORTHCOMING RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOPS in J2 Lecture Theatre
13 Nov Tues Marie Cameron: Publishing your research for a teacher audience 4.30-5.30pm in J2 Lecture Theatre
22 Nov Thur Chris Reddell: RIMs Workshop in J2 Lecture A refresher course and update on improvements to using RIMS
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters
Emerson, L., & Manalo, E. (2007). Essays. In L. Emerson (Ed.), Writing guidelines for education students (2nd ed.) (pp. 42?49). SouthMelbourne, Victoria, Australia: Thomson.
Jesson, J.G. (2007). New Zealand Teacher Education: Caught in the contradictions', In D. J. Freeman-Moir& A. J. Scott (Eds.),Shaping the Future: Critical Essays on Teacher Education (pp.55-74).Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
Keown, L. J.(2007). Expert commentary - Current developments and future directions for research on preschool attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and preschool hyperactivity. In A. M. Columbus (Ed.), Advances in Psychology Research (Vol 52). NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Keown, L. J.(2007). Parenting Correlates of Preschool Hyperactivity. In A. M. Columbus (Ed.), Advances in Psychology Research (Vol 52, pp 181-194). NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Manalo, E. (2007). Exam skills. In L. Emerson (Ed.), Writing guidelinesfor education students (2nd ed.) (pp. 134-137). South Melbourne,Victoria, Australia: Thomson.
Rubie-Davies, C. M., Hattie, J. A. C., Townsend, M. A. R., & Hamilton, R. J. (2007). Aiming high: Teachers and their students. In V. N. Galwye (Ed.), Progress in educational psychology research (pp.65-92). NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Journal Article
Britt, M. S. & Irwin, K. C. (2007). Algebraic thinking with and without algebraic representation: a three-year longitudinal study. ZDM–The International Journal of Mathematics Education.
Manalo, E., & Leader, D. (2007). Learning center and statisticsdepartment collaboration in improving student performance inintroductory statistics. College Student Journal, 41, 454-459.
Mawson, B. (2007). Factors affecting learning in technology in the early years at school. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 17(3), 253-269.
Millward, P., & Timperley, H. (2007). Organisational learning facilitated by the use of student achievement information, The International Journal of Learning,14, 239-250.
Roberts, P. (2007). ‘Conscientisation in Castalia: A Freirean Reading of Hermann Hesse’s The Glass Bead Game’, Studies in Philosophy and Education, 26, 509-523.
Roberts, P. (2007). ‘Neoliberalism, Performativity and Research’, International Review of Education, 53, 349-365.
Roberts, P. (2007). ‘Intellectuals, Tertiary Education and Questions of Difference’, Educational Philosophy and Theory, 39, 480-493.
Tam Kai Yung, B., Heng, M. A., & Rose, D. J. (2007). Voices from correctional educators and young offenders in Singapore: A preliminary needs assessment study of the KakiBukitCentrePrisonSchool. Journal of Correctional Education, 58(2), 129-140.
Uesaka, Y., Manalo, E., & Ichikawa, S. (2007). What kinds ofperceptions and daily learning behaviors promote students’ use ofdiagrams in mathematics problem solving? Learning and Instruction, 17, 322-335.
Conference proceedings
Perger, P. (2007). 'If You Don't Listen to the Teacher , You Won't Know What to Do: Voice of Pasifika Learners', In J. Woo, H. Lew, K. ParkD. Seo (Eds.), PME 31 - Psychology of Mathematics Education, Proceedings of the 31st Conference of the International Group of Psychology of Mathematics Education, 4, Seoul, Korea, 8 - 13 July, 2007, pp.73-80.
Uesaka, Y., & Manalo, E. (2007). Peer instruction as a way of promotingspontaneous use of diagrams when solving math word problems. In D. S.McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th AnnualCognitive Science Society (pp. 677-682). Austin, TX: Cognitive ScienceSociety.
Conference presentations
Agee, M., Culbertson, P. & Silipa, N. (2007, October). Cultural identities and the 'Being 'Afakasi' project: Implications for teaching and learning in counsellor education. Paper presented at the NZ Association of Counsellors Research Conference, University of Waikato, Hamilton.
Darvell, A. F., & Rose, D. J. (2007, August). Are rate-building procedures superior? An empirical investigation. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Sydney.
Heraud, R., & Gibbons, A. (2007, December). Creativity, enterprise and the absurd: education and the Myth of Sisyphus. A challenge to an educator'. Paper presented at the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Conference, Wellington.
Heyward, P. (2007, October). Critical reflection through drama: Structured role-play as an approach to develop critical thinking. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL), Atlanta, United States of America.
Rose, D. J. (2007, August). ABA students' research in Auckland: 3. Educational. Paper presented in a symposium, “Illustrations of Recent Research from New Zealand's BACB-Approved ABA Training Programmes” (Chair Oliver C. Mudford) at the 4th International Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Sydney.
Rubie-Davies, C. M. (2007, October). Why should we care about teacher expectations? Keynote address at the Tamatea Literacy Conference: Connecting the messages, Napier.
SPS One Day Research Conference November 26th
The School of Social and Policy Studies (SPS) are holding a One Day Research Conference that focuses on emerging researchers within the school. The purpose of the conference is for staff to disseminate their recently published work with other colleagues in a conference setting. This is part of an initiative to establish firmer links between ideas making, research scholarship and teaching within the school.
This One Day Research Conference will be held on November 26th.
For details please contact Chris Naughton: .
INVITATION TO CAD COURSES
I hope you are able accept this invitation to attend some or all of these events. Further information and registration details can be accessed through the CAD home page at or by calling CAD Reception on ext 88140.
FORTHCOMING CONFERENCES
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Details are available on
A Post-graduate Round Table will be scheduled within the conference.
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PRACTICAL LEARNING: Achieving excellence in the human services
8th International PEPE INC Conference 23rd - 25th January 2008
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
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Attached is information about a one day mini-conference on November 16, "Recent Research and Innovations in Practice"being jointly sponsored by the Counsellor Education programme in ourFaculty and the NZ Association of Counsellors Auckland Branch.
There is a separate attachment with the enrolment information and form. Faculty staff, postgraduate students and graduates are among the presenters, and it is being held at the Tamaki campus
EXTERNAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Education leadership: articles needed for professional journal
Invitation to Submit a Short Article to ‘Leadership in Focus: The Journal for Australasian School Leaders’
Article submission deadlines: 16 October 2007 & 1 February 2008